Quito weather in October (Ecuador)

Curious about the October weather in Quito? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Quito generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Quito in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 295 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 177 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Quito. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Quito climate page with graphs.

 

Quito, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 295 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed  
SunshineSunshine 177 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ecuador in October

Find out more about the weather in Ecuador in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Quito in October?

For visitors traveling to Quito, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Quito.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ecuador? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ecuador. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.